Jewellery brands bullish as new year of trading begins

As we wave goodbye to 2018, Professional Jeweller asks some of the UK's leading jewellery brands to reveal what they would consider to be their greatest achievement over the last 12 months SIF JAKOBS JEWELLERYDirector for the UK & Ireland, Mark Riddle, shares: "Undoubtedly, the highlight for Sif Jakobs Jewellery in 2018 was the introduction of coloured zirconia with sterling silver and 18ct yellow and rose gold plating in the new Rainbow Gold collection This new category initiative by the eponymous founder and owner Sif Jakobs was a catalyst for a highly successful IJL show, where the brand secured 21 new stockists" First the business scooped the prestigious Fine Jewellery Brand of the Year accolade at the Professional Jeweller Awards, then it secured the Bridal Jewellery Collection of the Year title, as voted for by the public.

Gemex managing director, Lee Ruben, says of the achievements: "Without a shred of doubt, Gemex's greatest achievement in 2018 was winning Fine Jewellery Brand of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards! This accolade has gained us even further recognition in the industry as the leading bridal jewellery manufacturer, opening more and more doors to retailers across the UK and Europe Since winning the award we have been inundated with enquiries from retailers wishing to stock our award winning collections." ANIA HAIEThe founders of Chrysalis, Andy and Dave Maine, managed to successfully launch a new fashion jewellery brand called Ania Haie last year MANTRA JEWELLERYWellness jewellery brand Mantra had great success last year collaborating with both charities and individuals.

SATTA MATTURI FINE JEWELLERYThe jewellery designer reveals: "It's certainly been a good year for the Satta Matturi Fine Jewellery brand and I set the course at the beginning of 2018, with a goal to get the brand recognised for its unique designs but also the story behind it all We have had so much print coverage this year but one highlight has been winning the Professional Jeweller Award for Fine Jewellery Designer of the Year, an accolade that was fully endorsed by the trade." . Source